What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Baseball Coach position at West Bonner County School District?
- Idaho Teaching Certification, American Sport Education Program Certification, or National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association Certification
- Certification in first aid and CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, St. Luke’s Concussion, Mental Health in the Student Athlete
- Demonstrated knowledge of baseball/softball, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, kinesiology, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
- Related experience as determined by the Board
- Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development
- Possess good organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
- Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions (including supervision to and from events on the bus)
- Set up and ensure practice facilities are safe
- Prepare field for safe and legal play for games
- Organize practice schedules and game rosters
- Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
- Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
- Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement
- Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
- Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
- Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly.
- Ensure all equipment is properly stored and maintained according to all and any safety regulations.
- Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district’s concussion policy
- Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
- Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
- Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
- Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
- Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
- Prepare the team’s budget, order necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain appropriate records related to activity expenses and revenues
- Be responsible for the collection, depositing of funds, payment of bills and financial reporting in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
- Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, operators of non-district facilities used for practice or competition as appropriate
- Work closely with the athletics and activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests
- Act as a liaison with the other coaches
- Assist the athletics and activities director, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork
- Train and assign duties to team managers, assistant coaches and direct event volunteers, if applicable
- Prepare field for safe and legal play for games
- Evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
- Evaluate annually all assistant coaches
- Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications
- Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
- Seek assistance should emergencies arise
- Represent the school district in a positive manner
- Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
- Perform other duties as assigned
JobID: 1867
Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
1/23/2024
1/23/2024
Location:
Priest River Lamanna High
Priest River Lamanna High
Closing Date:
02/02/2024
Open Date: 1/23/24 Closing Date: 02/02/202402/02/2024
Location: PRLHS
Pay: WBCSD Extra Curricular Pay Scale
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Head Baseball Coach
QUALIFICATIONS
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director
JOB SUMMARY
To motivate and develop each athletes’ skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Student Athletes
Other
Sport Specific Information
Approximate Length of Season: March thru May
Frequency of Practice: daily except Sundays and holidays
Other Tournaments, Camps, Practices, Meets, Pre-Season Practice, etc.: Winter open gyms
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D
IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L
IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z
IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders
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